1996 BMW 528 vs. 2000 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2000 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2000 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2000 Donkervoort D8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 2000 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | BMW | Donkervoort |
| Model | 528 | D8 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
